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NYPD Commissioner Outlines Crime-Fighting Initiative for East NY, Brownsville

NYPD Commissioner Outlines Crime-Fighting Initiative for East NY, Brownsville

Expanding on the NYPD's neighborhood policing model, the new strategies build on new technology and programs to strengthen police-community relations
The L Train Shutdown Is Officially Nixed. But Questions Remain, Brooklyn Pols Say

The L Train Shutdown Is Officially Nixed. But Questions Remain, Brooklyn Pols Say

In an open letter to Cuomo, Brooklyn pols demand transparency and a clear timeline of the project, as well as the preservation of MTA's initial mitigation plan

NY State Senate Passes Sweeping Voting Reforms

The state senate opened its legislative session with a bang by tackling the critical issue of voting reforms. What will change? 

Cornegy Rebukes Mayor's Plan to Expand Controversial Third Party Transfer Program

The TPT program came under scrutiny after reports of homeowners emerged whose properties were transferred to third parties without notifying them.
Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

The program offers universal, free, full-day, early childhood education for three-year-olds; applications open early February.
De Blasio Promises Health Care for All New Yorkers

De Blasio Promises Health Care for All New Yorkers

Under NYC Care, an estimated uninsured 600,000 New Yorkers will be eligible for health care regardless of income or immigration status
Bklyn Trial Begins to Halt Trump's Move to End TPS for Haitians

Bklyn Trial Begins to Halt Trump's Move to End TPS for Haitians

Brooklyn Pols rallied in support of the lawsuit which alleges that the TPS termination is racist and in violation of U.S. laws.
Cuomo Brings L Train Shutdown to a Screeching Halt

Cuomo Brings L Train Shutdown to a Screeching Halt

Experts determined that the much-needed repair work could be completed on nights and weekends, with a single tube providing continued service in both directions
NYC Public Advocate Special Election Set for February 26

NYC Public Advocate Special Election Set for February 26

The crowded race includes three Brooklyn hopefuls: Councilmembers Jumaane Williams and Rafael Espinal, as well as Assemblymember Latrice Walker
Brooklyn Pols Welcome City’s Styrofoam Ban

Brooklyn Pols Welcome City’s Styrofoam Ban

Each year, New Yorkers throw away 60 million pounds of styrofoam products, a major source of neighborhood litter and petroleum-based waste polluting our environment.